Strength Training For Runners 101

As runners, we all know we need to strength train, but most runners doesn’t really know what that entails. Dr. Gabby Go discusses the importance of strength training for runners and provides insights on how to execute it correctly. In this episode, she educates runners on principles of strength training and emphasizes the need for progressive overload as well as individualized programs tailored to the specific needs of runners. Gaby highlights the benefits of strength training. She also addresses common mistakes and misconceptions about strength training, such as the belief that it will make runners bulky or slow them down. Gaby also shares her insights and experiences as a marathon runner and how to incorporate strength training into our running routines.  Episode Outline00:00Introduction and Background07:59What is Strength Training?09:02Common Mistakes in Strength Training15:46Benefits of Strength Training for Runners20:15Frequency of Strength Training25:52Difference Between Strength Training and Cross Training28:31Important Muscle Groups for Runners33:59Sets, Reps, and Rest Periods39:49Importance of Rest and Recovery41:39Advice for New Runners42:19Connect with Dr. Gabby Go05:00Training for a Marathon15:00Injury Prevention and Recovery25:00Nutrition and Hydration35:00Mental Preparation and Motivation43:00Acknowledging Coaches and SupportAbout GabyDr. Gaby Go is a former D1 athlete and marathoner. Her personal injury experiences and athletic career sparked her journey to physical therapy alongside a special interest in treating endurance athletes. She currently works as a sport & performance physical therapist at Health Baller located in Rockville, MD. She is also the founder of Go Run Stronger, a virtual platform that offers 1:1 run coaching, strength coaching, and a monthly subscription to strength & running related injury programs. She is dedicated to her work and passionate about empowering her patients and clients to reach their individual goals. She emphasizes performance-based injury prevention and rehabilitation through strength, mobility, and adequate recovery. Follow her so you can learn tips to stay injury-free when running @dr.gabygo! Connect with GabyGo Run Stronger [email protected] with Dr. KatInstagram-  @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.netApply For Run Coaching with Dr. Kat!click here to apply!To Inquire About Physical Therapy with Dr. KatInstagram- @BlueIronPhysioWebsite- BlueIronPhysio.comListen and Subscribe Apple PodcastSpotifyGoogle PlayIHeartRadioAmazon Music